Do you often hear the idiom "as good as water"? It first appeared in Tao Te Ching. At first, I didn't understand what this meant. It was not until I finished reading the Tao Te Ching that I realized the profound meaning of this idiom.
Tao Te Ching is a classic historical book, which records the wisdom of many ancient people. Strictly speaking, this book is mainly about "Tao" and "virtue".
As a product of Taoist thought, the work of philosopher Li Er, this book is about the way of governing the country and leading troops and self-cultivation.
After reading a complete book, you will understand one thing-people should have noble morality, which is the most indispensable thing for a foothold in society.
Interpretation of Tao Te Ching
In the real world, many people have never read the Tao Te Ching, so they have no idea of the meaning of the idiom "easy virtue".
In the eighth chapter of Tao Te Ching, it is clearly recorded that "goodness is like water, and water is the goodness of all things without dispute ...".
Simple understanding: the noblest quality is water. Water is good at helping everything in the world and never competes with everything in the world. The reason why Lao Tzu said this is mainly because of the characteristics of water-colorless and tasteless, which can change at will. No matter in small rivers or big lakes, water can survive stably.
It is not so easy to be a noble person.
If you carefully analyze the whole sentence, you will learn great wisdom in dealing with people-don't argue, don't worry, don't be arrogant or greedy.
The Popular Meaning of "Good as Water"
Having said that, there must be many people in life who regard this idiom as their life creed, but how many can really practice it? Of course, if you stand on a shallow level, it is easy to understand.
In modern society, "goodness is like stopping water" can be divided into many branches, such as "a hundred rivers are tolerant", "I don't like things, I don't feel sorry for myself", "I don't like the small good, I don't like the small evil", and "people are also good" and so on.
People living in the world should have a broad mind and not care too much about others. Don't feel happy and depressed because of the quality of foreign things and your own gains and losses. People should have far-reaching consideration and an open mind.
Of course, don't do it because the bad things are small, and don't care because the good things are small. As long as you are kind to others, others will be kind to you.
If you understand these truths, your understanding of "goodness as water" is very broad.
Objectively speaking, this idiom can not only show noble qualities, but also bind people. I hope people can have noble character, and those who have not achieved noble character should strive to become such people.
Although this sentence sounds metaphysical, it is easy to understand it carefully and do it slowly.
Generally speaking, kind people can be kind, kind, sincere, well-behaved and will wait for opportunities.
People who can be "as good as water" are definitely gentlemen, but gentlemen may not be "as good as water".